Ophthalmic nursing - Rosalind Stollery

There has been a marked change in emphasis from inpatient care to day care and outpatient care in ophthalmology. With reduced time in which to assess patients preoperatively, it is essential to make use of succinct assessment skills. The second edition of Ophthalmic Nursing has been extensively revised to reflect the developing role of the nurse in ophthalmic care. The book begins by describing the ophthalmic patient, ophthalmic conditions and varying visual impairments, and considers the nurses responsibilities to those patients in the ward, day care, casualty and outpatient areas. The structures of the eye are represented in detail along with the related eye conditions, patient needs and nursing action. Chapters on removal of the eye, ocular manifestations of systemic disease and ophthalmic drugs are included, and information is provided on correction of refractive errors and the use and care of contact lens. Trauma is highlighted as a new key chapter, and nursing procedures have been expanded to include contemporary skills needed for professional practice, with the rationale for appropriate action. Fully illustrated and referenced, this book takes into account the many developments in ophthalmic nursing since the first edition, including advances in microsurgery and investigations as well as new drug regimes.
The main focus of the book is on understanding the patient
s needs and providing appropriate nursing action, offering practical guidance so that nurses can plan effective patient care. Two essential new features of the second edition are the patient information leaflets and advice sheets that are included throughout the book. Emphasis is made on the importance of giving information to patients to enhance patient care and the sample leaflets support this approach. Key features are:
adopts a patientcentered approach
highlights the importance of giving patients information
includes examples of patient information/advice sheets
nursing procedures are described with rationale for action
an essential text for ophthalmic nursing courses
a valuable guide for all those involved in ophthalmic nursing care